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NO. I'm not against a form of socialized medicine however the idyllic premise of how the Act would pay for itself was faulty (every state can attest to the fact that everyone or even nearly everyone will buy car insurance; and no reason to think health insurance would be any different. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Baton Rouge, LA.

Regulate medical costs not insurance. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Springhill, LA.

Yes, as a means to establishing a single payer system. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Meraux, LA.

No, and restructure the health system to eliminate the need for health insurance altogether. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Metairie, LA.

Let each State decide and have the burden fall in that State that chooses to. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Lafayette, LA.

National Healthcare should require employers to provide healthcare, not require individuals to buy healthcare. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Saint Joseph, LA.

Yes, institute a single payer public/private system based on the Canadian and German health systems, but don't penalize people for not buying insurance. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Gonzales, LA.

Yes, but move towards a multi payer public/private system where the poor are automatically have public insurance and all others can choose between private insurance or public insurance. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Gonzales, LA.